Wolverhampton vs Brentford Prediction, 9/18/2021 EPL Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 9/16/2021

Leander Dendoncker Wolverhampton Wanderers

Game: Wolverhampton vs Brentford

Date: Saturday, September 18, 2021

Location: Molineux Stadium in West Midlands, England

TV: NBCSN

Odds/Point Spread: Wolverhampton (+110) Brentford (+270)

Sergi Canos and Brentford (1-2-1, 10th in the EPL) head to Molineux Stadium on Saturday where they'll meet Wolverhampton (1-0-3, 13th in the EPL). The starting goalkeepers will be Jose Sa for Wolverhampton and David Raya for Brentford. The Wolverhampton Wanderers are at +110 while the Bees are priced at +270. The over/under opens at 2.5.

Wolverhampton played Watford in their last matchup and took home the win by a score of 2-0. Wolverhampton attempted 34 dribbles in this game and were able to convert 18 of the tries for a percentage of 52.9%. In regard to passing, they earned a 90.3% passes received percentage by connecting on 447 of the 495 targeted passes in their last outing.

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In terms of shooting accuracy, Wolverhampton ended this match at a 35.7% clip by putting 5 shots on target of 14 total shots. Wolverhampton averages 0.25 g/90 (1 goal in total) and have no assists in all games for the season.

Ruben Neves is a player who should be able to impact this match for Wolverhampton. Neves has been given a starting assignment in 176 matches during his pro soccer career and he scores 0.11 goals per 90 minutes. The midfielder who is from Portugal has tallied 20 goals scored in 15,793 minutes played. He has 8 assists while accumulating 49 yellow card warnings in his career.

One more guy who should impact this match is Raul Jimenez, the forward born in Mexico. Jimenez has earned 16,473 minutes in 177 career starting assignments and has been given a total of 23 yellow cards. He has assisted on a goal 31 times so far in his career and he has scored 82 goals. He is currently averaging 0.45 goals per 90 mins thus far in his career.

The man who is expected to defend the goal for Wolverhampton is Jose Sa. Sa has seen the field for 10,125 mins and has tallied 78 stops in his pro soccer career. His goals allowed per 90 mins is 0.7 (34 total goals allowed) and his save % is 70.3. The goalkeeper from Portugal has had 111 shots tried against him in 113 starts. Sa (81-18-13 record in his career) has accounted for 57 clean sheets, which leaves him with a 50.4% shutout percentage.

When they last stepped on the pitch, Brentford took a loss by a score of 1-0 against Brighton. Brentford finished the match with a 46.2% successful dribble percentage by converting 6 out of the 13 dribbles they pursued. They wrapped up this match by connecting on 272 of the 352 pass attempts earning a percentage of 77.3%. Brentford converted 1 shots tried out of 7 shots tried which had them sitting at a 14.3% rate when they last took the field. With a total of 3 goals and 2 assists in all their contests, Brentford has an average of 0.75 goals and 0.50 assists per 90.

Sergi Canos should be able to be counted on for Brentford. The forward from Spain has been on the field for 10,662 professional minutes while scoring 31 goals. He has collected 22 yellow cards during his soccer career and has assisted a teammate on a goal 25 times. He is currently averaging 0.26 goals per 90 minutes and has started 122 outings during his career. Be sure to keep an eye out for Ivan Toney, the forward representing England. He has accumulated 108 goals so far in his career while assisting on a goal 34 times. Toney has been given a total of 59 yellow card cautions in 18,294 mins (198 starting assignments). His G/90 average during his career is 0.53.

David Raya is expected to look after the goal for Brentford. Raya has totaled 54 shutouts and defended 759 shots against him in 18,540 career mins. He has earned a save % of 73.3 and his clean sheet rate is currently at 26.2%. He has allowed 1.05 goals per 90 minutes while he holds a record of 100-55-51. During his pro soccer career, Raya has given up 216 goals while tallying 553 saves in 206 starting assignments.

Who will win tonight's EPL game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Brentford (+270)

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